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The Book Prize is awarded in odd years for the best, published book that was written by a younger scholar during the previous two years. The Book and Article Prizes replace the former Matchette Foundation Book Prize.

Award

The winner of the award will receive $4,000 and be presented with the prize check during the annual prize reception at the Eastern Division meeting.

Frequency: Every other year in odd years

Award Amount: $4,000

Next Award: 2019

Next Deadline: January 15, 2019

Eligibility

The author must be a "younger scholar," meaning that the author (a) was 40 years of age or younger in the year the book was published, or (b) received his or her Ph.D. 10 or fewer years before the year in which the book was published. The nominee must be a member of the APA. The APA will contact nominated authors for assurances of eligibility and to secure copies of the nominated book.

Books published in the prior two years are eligible. Thus, for 2019, the prize will be awarded to a book published in 2017 or 2018. Eligibility is governed by the year of the book's copyright imprint.

Nominations

To be considered for the Book Prize, a book must be nominated by two members of the APA other than the author. A member may nominate only one book. Nominations need only identify the author, title, publisher, and publication date.

Only members may submit nominations; please sign in to access the nomination form.